Transcend the eternal, seek infinity
By Jug Suraiya In the last book of his award-winning Foundation series, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov makes a distinction between eternity and infinity. In a far-distant age, human civilisation...
View ArticleRevdis aren’t always sweet
In India desserts are not merely sweets. Sweets signify emotions, reflect status, and hold unique connotations. The sweet that has acquired a layered connotation, particularly in politics, is revdi....
View ArticleICE shaping the future of Indian agriculture: Expectations from Budget 2025
Last week all focus was on the immense potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors including Agriculture at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Looking at the changing landscape...
View ArticleUddhav Thackeray, your betrayal surpasses Raghoba Dada
The great Mr. Uddhav Thackeray still does not seem to have recovered from the blow delivered by the voters in the Legislative Assembly. Recently, at an event held on the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena...
View ArticleIndia’s clean energy revolution: How ReNew is leading the charge
The picture of a rapid and ready clean-energy transition may seem like a far-off fantasy for many in the U.S. — but it is the current reality in India. And no single renewable energy company...
View ArticleEmpowering India’s online gaming sector: A call for tax reforms to foster...
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated an entire day to engaging with and understanding the challenges being faced by top gamers of the country, it underscored his vision and commitment to support...
View ArticleIs there such a thing as a bad ad?
As online shopping has boomed, the volume of online advertising has naturally followed. One example: Advertising on e-commerce marketplaces, known as retail media, has surged, with Amazon alone...
View ArticleFinding joy in the faded saree
The other day, a friend of mine was feeling unusually down. I could sense it in her voice and her efforts to mask it. She was trying hard to cheer herself up — donning horribly...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Latika Katt, sculptor of brilliant bronzes
Born on 20th February 1948, Indian sculptor Latika Katt sold her saris to buy bronze for making sculptures. The lone woman in a male dominion she created works that stood the test of time. Latika...
View ArticleIs there going to be light at the tunnel for NRIs in India?
NRIs stands for Non-Resident Indians. For the purposes of this article, it includes an Indian-born citizen, specifically of the US; green-card holders; work-visa holders; and student-visa holders....
View ArticleSeeman and the art of self destruction
In the 1996 Tamil movie ‘Panchalankurichi’, a woman (Ilavarasi), while trying to cross a river to migrate with her young son (Kitaan, played by Prabhu) to a village that forms the title of the film,...
View ArticleDonald Trump’s economic policies: A bold step for America’s prosperity
Within the first week of his return to office President Donald Trump demonstrated his support for his America First philosophy to the world. The economic policies implemented by his administration face...
View ArticleLook Deep, Donald
A Chinese AI app just caused a major drop in the stock of Nvidia, a big company in the US. Here’s why this matters. It’s only been a week since Trump became president, and just...
View ArticleUniformly conformist
Uttarakhand’s UCC takes police into bedrooms, tells adults their parents still run the show It’s momentous. A Uniform Civil Code is now in effect, in Uttarakhand. It’s an idea that was debated by the...
View ArticleUniformly conformist
Uttarakhand, a state in India, just introduced something called a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This is a law that says everyone, no matter their religion or background, should follow the same rules when...
View ArticleLook Deep, Donald
A Chinese AI app caused US AI star Nvidia’s stock to crash. Lesson for America A week can be a long time in war and tech. It’s eight days since Trump became president, and six...
View ArticleColdplay-ing
Encounters with a civilised crowd in Ahmedabad…and dancing that felt less so The path to salvation is hard, say the wise. The first prerequisite is to free oneself from all expectations, which was the...
View ArticleTime flies, it saunters, it also stands still
By Narayani Ganesh This is ironic, remarked the gentleman who was being given a send-off party by his office colleagues on his day of retirement. He was looking at the parting gift – a shiny,...
View ArticleThe US-India corridor: The gateway to growth
The room buzzed with an intensity that mirrored the ambition of the announcement. In the heart of Washington, under the iconic dome of the Capitol, leaders and visionaries gathered to celebrate a...
View ArticleBe Your OG Brand!
In a world overflowing with trends and #Instafamous moments, how do you stand out? The secret isn’t in the filters or the latest viral challenge—it’s in being unapologetically you. In today’s connected...
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